This list combines 2,508 spelling variations into 1,004 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1934 is Mary, given to 57,068 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 18 different spellings, while Evaline has the highest confusion index at 83.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Aline showed the biggest improvement, moving up 174 positions from 395 to 221, while Annie had the largest drop, falling 7 positions from 38 to 45.

Looking at trends, Claudette shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1932–1934 are 953.76% higher compared to 1925–1934), while Sophie shows the steepest decline (67.03% lower). Compared to 1933, Gail had the largest rank improvement, moving up 75 positions to rank #124, while Nyra fell 145 positions to rank #503.